Men jailed for 38 phones in trouser leg theft at gig

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Two men have been jailed after they stole 38 mobile phones from fans at a Libertines concert and stuffed them down one of their trouser legs.

Emanuel Paraschiv and Marius Buzura, both 30, from London targeted the audience at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham on 27 January.

Birmingham Crown Court heard Paraschiv, of Clarissa Street, Ilford, and Buzura, of Longbridge Road, Barking, admit conspiracy to steal on Friday.

They were each jailed for three years.

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Police said there had been reports concert-goers were targeted at the band's performances in Manchester on 23 January.

Anyone who thinks they may have had their phone taken should contact police.